Experienced Laboratory Technician/Associate

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EDUCATION

Bates College

Lewiston, ME

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

May 2014

Minor in Geology; Concentrations in Physics and Applied Mathematics

• Senior Thesis: Cationic Cyclodextrins as Chiral NMR Solvating Agents

• Selected coursework: Advanced Measurement Lab, Organic Chemistry, Separation Science, Analytical

Spectrochemistry and Electrochemistry, Geochemistry, Hydrogeology and Calculus

• Awards: Richard L. Smith and Carol A. Marine Scholar - Spring 2013

EXPERIENCE

Lateral Flow Production Scientist July

2014 – March 2015

EnviroLogix Inc.

Portland, ME

• Collaborated with R&D to facilitate product transfer, SOPs review, pilot production & scale-up

production of lateral flow immunoassay diagnostic products used to analyze a variety of environmental

contaminants in plant seeds, soil & water

• Processed antibody solutions, conjugate-gold solutions and critical reagents according to SOPs

• Performed quantitative data processing and reporting. Ensured production records documentation is up to

date

• Responsible for operating, calibrating, cleaning up and maintaining lab equipment (including BioDot

AiJet dispenser and Bioreel) to ensure immunoassay tests kits meet required standards. Resolved

equipment production issues

Senior Thesis Student Researcher September 2013

- December 2013

Bates College Chemistry Department

Lewiston, ME

• Modified β-cyclodextrins, a drug-delivery agent in pharmaceuticals, in order to increase solubility and

stability of drugs during delivery, into living cells, by coupling it with (3-chloro-2-

hyroxypropyl)triethylammonium chloride

• Synthesized and characterized (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)triethylammonium chloride through NMR

• Presented the research findings to faculty and peers in a chemistry seminar

Geologist Assistant June

2012 - August 2012

Kenya Fluorspar Company

Kerio Valley, Kenya

• Participated in field trips and surveys; collected rock samples for determination for presence of fluorspar

mineral

• Assisted the head researcher in conducting to tests to confirm the chemical composition of the collected

rock sample

• Studied maps and analyzed geological conditions of the mining site in order to locate the mineral deposits

Office Manager

October 2010 - May 2014

Bates College Technology and Event Support

Lewiston, ME

• Trained the faculty and students on how to use loaner pool multimedia equipment, and provided

technology support

• Managed loaner pool technology equipment, updated equipment inventory database, and loaned the

equipment

• Maintained office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment

procurement

Financial Services Assistant June

2011 - August 2011

Bates College Financial Services

Lewiston, ME

• Reconciled and maintained accurate financial services data and assisted with the general administrative

duties

• Communicated with parents and students regarding their financial aid and student loans

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

Class Representative, Bates College Student Government September

2010 - May 2014

• Acted as the liaison between the students body and Bates College Student Government, so that students

could actively voice their concerns and opinions on how to improve the college community

Varsity Athlete, Bates College Cross-Country and Track teams September

2010 - May 2014

Tri-season varsity athlete. Named All New England and All NESCAC. Earned 11 varsity letters

Junior Volunteer, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Lewiston, ME April

2012 - June 2012

Prepared specimens for analysis, and assisted with specimen analysis in clinical lab. Provided information and

assistance to patients and visitors at the Information Desk

Current Affairs Coordinator, Bates College International Club September

2011 - May 2012

Updated the International Club news bulletin and list-serve with latest news and announcements; coordinated

weekly discussions on the news

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Laboratory: Acid digestion, crystallization, extraction, pipetting, titrations, refluxing, separation,

standards preparation

• Instrumentation: ICP-MS, GC-MS, IR spec, NMR spec, UV-VIS spec, analytical HPLC, Schlenk line

• Quantitative and analytical: ArcGIS, Mathematica, Excel, Access, IGOR and LaTex

• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, ChemDraw, SciFinder Scholar and Internet tools to support projects

• Ability to excel in collaborative environments and complete tasks independently with limited direction

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